Written by: Syed Imran Zaidi | Last Updated: 21 August 2026
North Central Railway (NCR) ke Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Prayagraj ne Cultural Quota Recruitment 2026-27 ke liye Notification EN CQ-02/2026 jari kiya hai. Is recruitment ke through Level-2 ke total 2 posts par bharti ki jayegi — Sitar mein 1 post aur Tabla mein 1 post. Online application 20 August 2026 se shuru ho chuka hai aur last date 19 September 2026 hai. Jo candidates Sitar ya Tabla mein cultural qualification rakhte hain aur Railway mein Cultural Quota ke tahat naukri chahte hain, unhe ye notification zaroor padhna chahiye. Aise hi aur Latest Government Jobs 2026 ke liye UPJobRadar se jude rahein.
RRC NCR Cultural Quota Recruitment 2026: Quick Answer
RRC NCR Cultural Quota Recruitment 2026 North Central Railway dwara Cultural Quota 2026-27 ke tahat nikali gayi bharti hai, jismein total 2 vacancies hain — Sitar (01 post) aur Tabla (01 post), dono Pay Matrix Level-2 par.
Online application 20 August 2026 se shuru hua hai aur last date 19 September 2026, raat 11:59 baje tak hai. Interested candidates official website www.rrcpryj.org par jakar apply kar sakte hain.
Table of Contents
- RRC NCR Cultural Quota Recruitment 2026 Overview
- Vacancy Details
- Eligibility Criteria
- EWS Provision
- Age Limit
- Selection Process
- Application Fee
- Important Dates
- Documents Required
- Photo and Signature Requirements
- How to Apply Online
- RRC NCR Cultural Quota Recruitment Process
- Important Instructions
- Important Links
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Disclaimer
RRC NCR Cultural Quota Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | North Central Railway (NCR) |
| Recruitment Cell | Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Prayagraj |
| Notification | EN CQ-02/2026 |
| Recruitment | Cultural Quota (Open Advertisement) |
| Cultural Quota Year | 2026-27 |
| Post/Level | Sitar, Tabla — Level-2 (Grade Pay Rs. 1900/-) |
| Total Vacancies | 2 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 20 August 2026 |
| Last Date | 19 September 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Official Website | www.rrcpryj.org |
Vacancy Details
| S.No. | Cultural Stream | Level | Vacancy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sitar | Level-2 | 01 |
| 2 | Tabla | Level-2 | 01 |
| Total | 02 | ||
Notification ke Para 10 ke anusaar, ye posts sabhi communities ke liye open hain aur inmein kisi community ke liye separate reservation nahi hai. SC/ST/OBC candidates ko age relaxation general open market recruitment jaisi hi milegi.
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Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Intermediate ya equivalent examination, kisi bhi recognized Board/University se 50% aggregate marks ke saath pass.
- 50% marks ki condition SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) candidates par lagu nahi hoti, aur na hi un candidates par jinke paas Graduation/Post Graduation jaisi higher qualification hai.
- OR — Matriculation kisi recognized Board se pass, saath mein NCVT/SCVT se approved ITI.
Notification mein Technical Posts ke liye Matriculation/SSLC plus ITI (NCVT/SCVT recognized) ya Matriculation/SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship ka bhi zikr hai. Ye provision alag se technical category ke liye hai — apna exact post ka criteria official notification mein verify zaroor karein. Note: current Cultural Quota notification specifically Sitar aur Tabla posts ke liye hai; Technical Posts wali qualification statement notification ka ek general provision hai jo reproduce kiya gaya hai.
Cultural Qualification
Candidate ke paas notified stream (Sitar ya Tabla) mein degree/diploma/certificate hona zaroori hai, jo sirf Government Recognized Institution se ho. Ye essential requirement hai.
Desirable (Annexure-G ke anusaar):
- Relevant field mein experience aur All India Radio (AIR)/Doordarshan par diye gaye performances
- National level par jeete gaye prizes
Ye desirable criteria essential nahi hain — inke certificates online apply karte waqt upload nahi karne hote, sirf Annexure-G mein details bharni hoti hain aur Document Verification ke waqt original certificates dikhane hote hain.
EWS Provision
Notification ke Para 10.3 ke anusaar, EWS (Economically Weaker Section) provision bhi applicable hai. Candidate ke family ki gross annual income Rs. 8 lakh se kam honi chahiye, aur notification mein di gayi asset/property conditions bhi apply hoti hain. EWS status claim karne ke liye Annexure-F ke prescribed format mein valid Income & Asset Certificate zaroori hai. EWS, EBC se alag hai — dono ka purpose aur income limit different hai.
Age Limit
Age as on 01 January 2027:
Minimum: 18 years
Maximum: 30 years
Candidate ka janm 01 January 1997 se pehle aur 01 January 2009 ke baad nahi hona chahiye (dono dates inclusive).
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| Person with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) | 10 years, post suitability ke adhin |
| Ex-Servicemen | Defence service ki avadhi plus 3 years (minimum 6 months service after attestation zaroori) |
| Serving Railway staff/casual labour | Unreserved 40 years, OBC 43 years, SC/ST 45 years (minimum 3 years service zaroori) |
| Quasi-Administrative Railway offices ke employees | Length of service tak, maximum 5 years |
| Widows/Divorced/Judicially separated women (not remarried) | Unreserved 35 years, OBC 38 years, SC/ST 40 years |
| J&K domiciled persons (1 Jan 1980 – 31 Dec 1989 period) | 5 years |
Course Completed Act Apprentices ke liye age relaxation: Jinhone 25 saal ki age se pehle apprenticeship complete kiya hai — Unreserved 35 years, OBC 38 years, SC/ST 40 years. ITI/Apprenticeship minimum qualification wale posts ke liye — Unreserved 33 years, OBC 36 years, SC/ST 38 years (apprenticeship period ke hisaab se, maximum 3 years tak).
Selection Process
| Stage | Details | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Written Test | 50 objective type questions, 60 minutes duration, bilingual (Hindi & English). Topics: General Awareness, Mathematics, General Intelligence, Reasoning, General Knowledge on Cultural Activities/Cultural Area. Negative marking: 1/3 marks har galat answer ke liye. | 50 |
| Practical Demonstration | Notified stream mein practical talent assessment | 35 |
| Testimonials/Prizes etc. | Annexure-G mein di gayi details ke aadhar par | 15 |
| Total | 100 | |
Notification ke anusaar, sirf wahi candidates jo Written Test mein qualify karte hain, unhe Practical Demonstration ke liye bulaya jayega. Notification mein koi specific qualifying marks ya cut-off mention nahi kiya gaya hai.
Application Fee
| Candidate Category | Fee | Refund Provision |
|---|---|---|
| General/Other candidates | Rs. 500/- | Rs. 400/- refund un candidates ko jo written exam mein actually appear karte hain (bank charges kaatkar), notification ki conditions ke adhin |
| SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD/Transgender/Female/Minorities/Economic Backward Classes | Rs. 250/- | Puri fees refund un candidates ko jo written exam mein actually appear karte hain (bank charges kaatkar), notification ki conditions ke adhin |
Payment sirf online mode mein — Internet Banking, Debit/Credit Card ya UPI se ki ja sakti hai. Bank charges candidate ko khud bharne honge. Jo candidates ineligible pae jaate hain, unhe fee refund nahi hogi.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 18 August 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 20 August 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 19 September 2026, 11:59 PM |
Written Examination aur Document Verification ki date, venue aur time official website par alag se announce ki jayegi.
Documents Required
- Date of Birth proof (10th/Matriculation certificate ya equivalent)
- Educational qualification ka certificate/marksheet
- Cultural qualification (Sitar/Tabla) ka certificate, Government Recognized Institution se
- SC/ST certificate, jahan applicable ho
- OBC caste certificate + Non-Creamy Layer certificate, jahan applicable ho
- PwBD certificate, jahan applicable ho
- Ex-Servicemen certificate, jahan applicable ho
- Minority declaration, jahan applicable ho
- EBC certificate (Economically Backward Classes — family income Rs. 50,000/- se kam per annum, examination fee concession/refund ke liye), jahan applicable ho
- EWS Income & Asset Certificate (Economically Weaker Section — family gross annual income Rs. 8 lakh se kam, reservation ke liye), jahan applicable ho
- Serving employees ke liye employer se No Objection Certificate (NOC)
- Annexure-G, duly filled aur candidate ke signature ke saath
Annexure-G mein diye gaye awards/prizes/experience ke certificates online upload nahi karne hote — sirf details bharni hoti hain, aur ye Document Verification/Practical Demonstration ke waqt scrutinize kiye jaate hain.
Photo and Signature Requirements
| Requirement | Specification |
|---|---|
| Photograph | Color, 3.5cm x 3.5cm, JPEG, 20 KB–30 KB, notification date se 3 mahine se purani na ho, clear front view, bina cap/sunglasses |
| Signature | English ya Hindi mein, JPEG, 10 KB–15 KB |
Purani ya unclear photo, ya CAPITAL letters/disjointed signature upload karne par candidature kisi bhi stage par cancel ho sakta hai.
Notification ke anusaar, documents ke liye exact upload sizes ye hain:
- Photograph: JPEG, 20 KB–30 KB
- Signature: JPEG, 10 KB–15 KB
- Age proof certificate: PDF, 50 KB–150 KB
- Cultural qualification certificate: PDF, 50 KB–150 KB
- SC/ST certificate: PDF, 100 KB–200 KB
- Ex-Servicemen/PwBD/Minority/EBC relevant certificates: PDF, 100 KB–200 KB
How to Apply Online
- Official website www.rrcpryj.org visit karein.
- Cultural Quota (02/2026) link open karein.
- Online/E-Application par click karein.
- New Registration select karein.
- Basic details bharein.
- Registration Number/Password se login karein.
- Post/Category select karein.
- Educational, cultural aur community details bharein.
- Applicable fee online pay karein.
- Photograph upload karein.
- Signature upload karein.
- Required certificates upload karein.
- Application submit karein.
- Acknowledgement save/print kar lein.
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RRC NCR Cultural Quota Recruitment Process
Notification ke anusaar, overall recruitment process is tarah aage badhta hai:
Online Application → Eligibility Scrutiny → Written Test → Practical Demonstration/Talent Assessment → Testimonials/Prize Assessment → Document Verification → Medical Examination → Final appointment/panel, Railway rules ke anusaar.
Ye ek simplified explanation hai, jo notification par based hai. Exact stages, venue aur dates RRC/NCR ke instructions ke adhin honge. Agar aap doosri sarkari naukriyon ki bhi talash mein hain, to Search Sarkari Jobs par jakar apni pasand ki recruitment dhoondh sakte hain.
Final appointment prescribed medical fitness, Railway rules, aur competent authority ke appointment/posting se related decision ke adhin rahega.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Apply karne se pehle apni eligibility zaroor check kar lein.
- Application mein di gayi jaankari sahi honi chahiye.
- Naam/Father’s Name/DOB matriculation records se match hona chahiye.
- Active mobile number aur email use karein.
- Ek se zyada application na bharein.
- Documents clear upload karein.
- Signature aage ke stages (exam/PD/DV/Medical) par bhi match karna chahiye.
- Registration Number preserve karke rakhein.
- Official website regularly check karte rahein.
- Last date se pehle apply kar lein.
- Document Verification ke waqt original documents zaroori hain.
- Medical fitness compulsory hai.
- RRC ka decision final hoga, jaisa notification mein specify kiya gaya hai.
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Important Links
| Particular | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Website | RRC/NCR Official Website |
| Official Notification | Download Official Notification PDF |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. RRC NCR Cultural Quota Recruitment 2026 kya hai?
North Central Railway ke RRC dwara Cultural Quota 2026-27 ke tahat Level-2 posts (Sitar, Tabla) ke liye ki ja rahi bharti, Notification EN CQ-02/2026 ke anusaar.
Q2. RRC NCR Cultural Quota mein kitni vacancies hain?
Total 2 vacancies — Sitar mein 1 aur Tabla mein 1.
Q3. RRC NCR Cultural Quota mein kaunse cultural streams shamil hain?
Is notification mein sirf Sitar aur Tabla streams shamil hain.
Q4. RRC NCR Cultural Quota apply karne ki last date kya hai?
Last date 19 September 2026, raat 11:59 baje tak hai.
Q5. RRC NCR Cultural Quota ke liye age limit kya hai?
Candidate ki age 01 January 2027 ko 18 se 30 saal ke beech honi chahiye, category ke hisaab se relaxation applicable hai.
Q6. RRC NCR Cultural Quota ke liye educational qualification kya hai?
Intermediate ya equivalent 50% marks ke saath, ya Matriculation plus NCVT/SCVT approved ITI, kuch categories ke liye exemption ke saath.
Q7. RRC NCR Cultural Quota ki application fee kitni hai?
General candidates ke liye Rs. 500/- aur SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD/Transgender/Female/Minorities/EBC candidates ke liye Rs. 250/-.
Q8. RRC NCR Cultural Quota ka selection process kya hai?
Written Test (50 marks) aur Talent Assessment — Practical Demonstration (35 marks) + Testimonials/Prizes (15 marks), total 100 marks.
Q9. Kya written test mein negative marking hai?
Haan, har galat answer ke liye allotted marks ka 1/3 kaata jayega.
Q10. RRC NCR Cultural Quota ki official website kya hai?
www.rrcpryj.org
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